Night Shift Maintenance Technician (Millwright)

TWE Nonwovens US Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TWE Nonwovens US Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree (Electrical/Mechanical) and 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and CMMS. Candidates should be able to read schematics and work 12-hour shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• A 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Industrial Controls, 3phase Motors, Servos, VFDs, Hydraulics, Air Compressors, Pneumatics, Mechanics, Troubleshooting PLCs, Ladder Logic, Allen Bradley RS-Studio 5000, HMI’s, Networking, Print, and Schematic reading.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, Best Practices.
• Knowledge of PM’s, Predictive and Pro-Active Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety Guidelines & Procedures.
• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating conditions to help ensure the protection of all plant employees and visitors.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment and tools, repair or replace worn or broken parts, and reassemble as needed.
• Adjust parts of mechanical devices as needed.
• Inspect completed repairs.
• Provide basic maintenance to plant structure and perform electrical and light plumbing work.
• Assists installation or rearrangement of machinery or equipment, testing, and validation of new production equipment.
• Communicate regularly with other departments regarding equipment maintenance and prioritization.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of production and process equipment for proper operation.
• Perform PMs and repair of production equipment.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems.
• Determine corrective actions based on Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Display Monitors or other similar display panels.
• Follow and maintain proper records for All Safety Management procedures and requirements.
• Perform and oversee equipment changeovers as necessary.
• Work with management to inform them of malfunctions or issues.
• Assist in training manufacturing employees in the proper use of equipment.
• Maintain organization of Maintenance Repair Area and any other area where repair work is in progress.
• Assist coworkers with production or other tasks as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting PLCs

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Allen Bradley RS-Studio 5000

HMI

Ladder Logic

Job description

Description

Shift: 3rd Shift

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Follow all Safety Guidelines & Procedures.
• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating conditions to help ensure the protection of all plant employees and visitors.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment and tools, repair or replace worn or broken parts, and reassemble as needed.
• Adjust parts of mechanical devices as needed.
• Inspect completed repairs.
• Provide basic maintenance to plant structure and perform electrical and light plumbing work.
• Assists installation or rearrangement of machinery or equipment, testing, and validation of new production equipment.
• Communicate regularly with other departments regarding equipment maintenance and prioritization.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of production and process equipment for proper operation.
• Perform PMs and repair of production equipment.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems.
• Determine corrective actions based on Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Display Monitors or other similar display panels.
• Follow and maintain proper records for All Safety Management procedures and requirements.
• Perform and oversee equipment changeovers as necessary.
• Work with management to inform them of malfunctions or issues.
• Assist in training manufacturing employees in the proper use of equipment.
• Maintain organization of Maintenance Repair Area and any other area where repair work is in progress.
• Assist coworkers with production or other tasks as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Industrial Controls, 3phase Motors, Servos, VFD’s, Hydraulics, Air Compressors, Pneumatics, Mechanics, Troubleshooting PLCs, Ladder Logic, Allen Bradley RS-Studio 5000, HMI’s, Networking, Print, and Schematic reading.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, Best Practices.
• Knowledge of PM’s, Predictive and Pro-Active Maintenance
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to transport or move up to 30 pounds regularly, 50 pounds occasionally, and infrequently 75+ pounds with assistance.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, climbing, walking, etc., as the job may require.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts every other weekend when business demands warrant a 24-7 continuous operation.
• Experience working effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct.

It is not intended that this job description includes all details of the work functions inherent in this position, nor does it give exclusive titles to every function described. The position incumbent will perform work equal or lower classification, as required or directed, and perform work of high classification for training purposes, or as warranted by emergency circumstances.

TWE Nonwovens US is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition.